Guy vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Guy Rank #1,562
Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1562 for Guy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guy ___

  • Guy James
  • Guy Thomas
  • Guy William
  • Guy Edward
  • Guy Michael
  • Guy Robert

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Guy

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If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guy or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Rush mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Guy and Rush boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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